Found 2 items, similar to Elaidic acid.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: elaidic acid
elaidic acid
n : a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as
oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the
major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Elaidic acid
Elaidic
\E`la*id"ic\, a. [Cf. F. ['e]la["i]dique. See
Elaine.]
Relating to oleic acid, or elaine.
[1913 Webster]
Elaidic acid (Chem.), a fatty acid isomeric with oleic
acid, and obtained from it by the action of nitrous acid.
[1913 Webster]